October 10 - 12, 1963 Saying Good-bye to Lassie

Thursday, October 10, 1963

A beautiful day. About 9 o’clock Mama, Blanche and I took Mama down to Pineland. We saw Donnie. Then drove over to see Dr. Nash at Freeport. Betty has had a terrible scare. By phone call. After all was cleared up it was okay. Hazel Maybury.

Friday, October 11, 1963

A cold fair day. Our well passed out. We done up our work. Went to town. Bonnie came back and watched Route 66 with Betty on her new TV.

Saturday, October 12, 1963 LASSIE

Real cool and windy day. Clear. This morning I got up with a thug in my heart. I done a little cleaning up. At about 12:30 Blanche and I left for Norway with Lassie. We have had her and loved her dearly for 14 years. She has given us all much enjoyment, she grew up with the children who loved her and she loved them. Today in about 2 PM she was put to sleep. When she closed her eyes she had a restful and happy look. Many happy memories you gave us Lassie. Billie gave our dear pal a good burial in one of her most enjoyed spots. She has traveled this farm many happy times with us and alone. She is dearly loved by 2 girls far away, Susan and Dorothea. God love her and bless her, she always has been and will be loved and in our hearts.

Hauled our water. Fire at Merrill’s in Harrison.